[Newly Enrolled Students] Handling of applications for residence due to the spread of new coronavirus infection (As of May 29)

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In light of the various circumstances associated with the effects of the coronavirus disease(COVID-19), the Certificate of Eligibility that is normally valid for "3 months" will be treated as valid for "6 months" for the time being.

With this treatment, you will be able to use the Certificate of Eligibility of within six months for visa applications and landing applications.

If you intend to use a Certificate of Eligibility for which 3 months or more have passed since its issuance, at the time of applying for the issuance of a visa at the diplomatic mission abroad, you will be required to submit a document in which Niigata University has stated that, "We will continue acceptance in the form of the contents of the activities given at the time of the application for the issuance of the Certificate of Eligibility."

Please consult with the Student Affairs Office of Faculty/ Graduate School.
If the validity of your visa expires, you are not permitted to enter Japan even if the Certificate of Eligibility is valid. In that case, you need to reapply for a visa at a diplomatic mission abroad.

For your reference: Regarding the period of validity of the Certificate of Eligibility in relation to the effects of the spread of the coronavirus disease (March 10, 2020)
                                         Q&A about handling of certificate of eligibility (April 23, 2020, Japanese only)
                                         Application for residence and Daily life support for foreign nationals